Sanathan Textiles Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanathan Polycot Private Limited (SPPL), has entered into a Agreement along with a Power Supply and Consumption Agreement (PSCA) to acquire a 26% stake in Serentica Renewables India 33 Private Limited, a subsidiary of
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited is strengthening its value fashion portfolio as its Gen-Z focused brand OWND! marks a major milestone of 75 stores across India, alongside its strategic entry into Mumbai. The brand has launched two new stores in the city, located at Infiniti Mall, Malad and R-Mall, Thane, further expanding its presence […]
The growing focus on defence preparedness and advanced material innovation is set to take centre stage at Techtextil 2026, where industry players will showcase market-ready protective textile solutions aligned with evolving global requirements. With EU defence spending reaching approximately €381 billion in 2025, demand for high-performance textiles is accelerating. The
The H&M Foundation has unveiled an open-access toolkit aimed at accelerating coordinated climate action across the textile value chain, enabling industry stakeholders to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes. Building on its previously introduced System Map, a visual framework that reimagines the textile industry as an interconnected ecosystem,
Lenzing AG has expanded its VEOCEL lyocell production footprint in Asia, commencing nonwoven-grade fiber output at its Prachinburi facility in Thailand—a first for the region. The plant, commissioned in 2022 with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum, was initially focused on textile applications and has now been upgraded to serve the growing nonwovens segment, […]
In a move reinforcing global climate cooperation, California and the European Union have stepped up engagement to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral and resilient economy, with a clear focus on market-driven mechanisms and industrial decarbonisation. The renewed partnership, led by Gavin Newsom and Teresa Ribera, positions climate action as a strategic
Australia has finalised a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, marking the conclusion of eight years of negotiations and opening up a market of over 450 million consumers. The Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement was jointly announced by Anthony Albanese and Ursula von der Leyen, alongside trade officials from both sides, signalling a major […]
Chhattisgarh is stepping up its push to emerge as a textile manufacturing hub, offering incentives of up to 200 percent of fixed capital investment under its Industrial Development Policy 2024–30. In a strong value proposition for investors, a Rs 100 crore garment unit could be eligible for incentives of up to Rs 200 crore, depending […]
A sharp and sustained decline in cotton acreage across northern India has triggered alarm among policymakers and agricultural experts, prompting calls for immediate, coordinated intervention to restore the crop’s viability and farmer confidence. The issue took centre stage at a high-level meeting of the Interstate Consultative and Monitoring Committee on Cotton held in
India’s textile sector is witnessing a policy-driven shift towards environmentally sustainable production, as the government intensifies its focus on ESG-aligned manufacturing, green technologies, and circular value chains to boost global competitiveness. According to an official release, a series of targeted interventions are being implemented to promote resource






















